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Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1922

Page

3

Publication Terms For Laredo News

Evening publication with mail and carrier delivery options to United States Mexico and Canada. Rates include 80 cents monthly or 5.96 per year. Weekly edition released Sundays at 95 cents per issue or 9.5 per year. Subscription payable in advance. Second class matter at Laredo post office under March 1879 act.

Dally United States Mexico Canada Laredo New Laredo Mathecriptionus Texas

Local AP Dispatch Notice

The Associated Press states exclusive rights to its dispatches in this paper and to any material not credited. Local news content reprints are governed by AP privileges and publication terms.

A Patriot Falls Arthur Griffith Dead in Ireland

From Monday's Daily tributes pour in for Arthur Griffith a leading Irish patriot and founder of Sinn Fein. He opposed British rule yet supported the Free State after the treaty acknowledging its limited independence and greater good. His death followed a minor operation while he remained active in public duties and preaching Gaelic cultural revival.

Ireland Arthur Griffith Free State Brillant Promise de Valera Brin Dail Eireann Ue Vilora Sinn Fein Ariffith Knights of the Red Branch Hiim

State delegates urged to meet in Waco for flood control drive

The full Texas delegation is asked to gather in Waco on Wednesday to launch a state wide campaign to arouse interest in flood water control. The piece argues for damming arroyos and improving drainage to conserve flood water for irrigation, curb erosion, and increase taxable property in Laredo.

Waco Laredo Zacate Rio Grande Yzacato Chicago Lake Michigan

Genoese Navigator Birth Spurs Missionary Push to Europe

A Genoese navigator born in a distant era spurred a wave of missionary activity toward a still wild European mainland. The exploits linked to early exploration triggered broader religious and cultural outreach amid regional uncertainties.

Birthday Fronts from August 14 Celebrated Figures

Former Prince Henry of Prussia born at Potsdam sixty years ago. Henry Clews, New York banker, born in England eighty two years ago. Bion J. Arnold, leading American consulting engineer, born near Grand Rapids sixty one years ago. Rt. Rev. George W. Davenport, Episcopal bishop of Easton, born Brandon Vermont sixty two years ago. John Galsworthy, English novelist and playwright born five years ago today.

Prince Henry of Prussia Willam JT Potsdam Henry Clews New York England Bion J. Arnold America Horn Grand Rapids Mich George W. Davenport Easton Brandon John Galsworthy

Cause of Appendicitis

When the bowels become constipated the lower bowels fill with refuse matter and germs. These germs enter the vermiform appendix and cause inflammation.

Laredo Gossip Spars With Local Quips And Tales

A collage of playful rumors and vignettes from Laredo life. Notes on work, fashion, youth, neighborhood manners, a Cotulla brew haulers plan, and a comical engagement misjudgment. Light social observations blend with hometown humor and thrift.

Vagrant Musings Reflect Gentleman’s Parable

A collection of wry maxims on cunning and comfort. It notes many prefer shifting blame to others, the appeal of a restful bed, the futility of aimless effort, and the virtue of living without regrets.

Bell

Famous Last Words On a Foolish Safety Claim

A historical note recalls a fatal moment when a person insisted a gun was safe to inspect by looking into the barrel. The remark was made as a warning about complacent handling of firearms and the danger of assuming an unloaded weapon is harmless.

Duluth Prepares Terminal for Lake to Ocean Freight Service

The McDougall Terminal Warehouse company plans a 1.75 million dollar terminal in Duluth with two new freighters at 200000 each. The lake to ocean route will run from the head of the Great Lakes via the Erie canal to New York, with eight months of Great Lakes navigation before switching to Atlantic trade. Small manufacturers expect benefits from shipper access without locals’ personal representation.

Associated Press Duluth Minn Duluth Bayfront Lake Navigation A. Miller McDougall McDougall Terminal Warehouse Company McDougall Great Lakes Erie Canal New York St. Lawrence Montreal Plana Ofa

Laredo Fields Attract Big Oil Interest And New Wells

Kan-Oka No. 1 and Carnahan No. 4 spur heavy player interest as Magnolia Ohio Fuel and Oil and others move into the Laredo district. Projections foresee 2500 to 3000 barrels daily from Kan-Oka 1 and 760 to 1000 from Carnahan 4, with Kan-Oka 2 and Miranda No. 1 in Aviators Field slated to follow. The Petroleum Heights No. 1 derrick is set, with lots sold in the new Petro leum Heights addition including a share in the upcoming well.

Magnolia, Ohio Fuel & Oil Co Dixie Ol Co Hughes Development Co Swiftsure Petroleum Co Laredo Texas Carnahan No. 4 Petroleum Heights No Petroleum Heights C. J. Carter South Plains Onl & Gas Co Schott Field Miranda Aviators Field Army Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Benefit performance report thanks organizers and participants

Public notice thanks Mes dames Salinas Ostos and Juarez for ticket sales and organizing the benefit. Lists receipts of 494.50 from ticket sales and theater sales, disbursements including stage director, orchestra, advertising, rehearsals, rent, and circulars. notes 90 tickets sold by the Presidente Municipal not included.

Mesdames Salinas Ostos Juarez Migs Longoria Villar Laredo Timor Ie Bega Os Eal Strand Theater Presidente Municipal The A Uc

Knights of Columbus take two of three from Giants in San Antonio

In a three game series at Legion Park the Laredo Knights of Columbus defeated Ullmann Stern Krause Giants 11 4 on Saturday with Lansden Pompas pairing, lost Sunday 17 8 as Cavazos Piazini shut down, and won the finale 8 2 as Lansden homered to clinch two wins for the K O C.

Laredo Knights of Columbus Laredo Baseball League Ullmann, Stern & Krause Giants San Antonio Legion Park K. of C Giants Lansden Pompas Knights Pizzini Lopez Sanchez Dracoulis Capra Hazelrigg Farrell Sasses Cavazos Piazini Laredos American Legion

Cabaret Garden In Nuevo Laredo Attracts Many Visitors

Marco Lopez runs a new cabaret garden in Nuevo Laredo described as a local mecca for Laredo residents and visitors. It offers continuous music and service for individuals and families, with a special officer on duty to watch cars. Located across from the Catholic church.

Nuevo Laredo Marco Lopez Laredo Catholic Church

Good Irrigated Farm for Rent near Crystal City

100 acres all under irrigation located in Winter Gardens near Crystal City and Carrizo Springs. Features a modern 7 room two story dwelling a 3 room tenant house a large barn garage and other out buildings with artesian well and 75 acres irrigable by gravity from the Nueces River Dam. Write to Adolf Grasso 112% West Commerce Street San Antonio Texas.

Winter Gardens Crystal City Carrizo Springs Nueces River

Milmos Win Pair of Shutout Games in Eagle Pass Trek

Milmo National Bank of Laredo baseball team swept a two game set in Eagle Pass. Arguijo pitched eleven strikeouts in game one as Milmos won 2 0. Chip pitched in game two with eighteen strikeouts and three hits allowed in a 2 0 shutout.

Milmo National Bank Laredo Jesus Wise Eagle Pass Milmos Jesus Arguijo Merkle Chip Ohio Milmon Milmo Laredo Rooters del Rio

Don Bernardo de la Carta Victim of Critical Illness

The Times reports Don Bernardo de la Carta is dangerously ill at his home 1708 Victoria Street. Family and doctors are doing all possible, but hopes are despaired of and it is considered only a question of hours before he passes away.

Times Don Bernardo de la Carta Victoria Street

Local Notices and Classified Snippets From San Antonio

A collage of small notices includes births at Horn Floyd home a Lopez filling station ad and various services. It lists marriage licenses issued by the county clerk and local business promotions such as auto paints Florist offerings and plumbing numbers. It notes Democratic runoff focus on August 26 with key state offices up for vote.

Laredo Mexico International Foot Bridge Iturbide St. Mary Jendrusch Green the Florist Crockett Avenue C 8Th St San Antonio Texas B. Juarez Plumbing Lincoln Street Arcadio Salazar Anselma Arreaga Vicente Herrera Mina Rita Garza Wormser Brothers

San Ramon Sporting Club to Hold Annual Meeting

The San Ramon Sporting Club will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday evening August 16 1922 at 3 30 at the Elks Club. There will be election of officers and other important business to transact. Full attendance urged. Albert Martin Secretary.

San Ramonn Sporting. Club The Elks. Club Albert Martin

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Penn Publishing CO Texaca Cotulla Abner Hamilton Louise Ocean Line Daily Digest Laredo Fields Kan-Oka Carnahan No Oil Knights OF Columbus U. S. K. Giants Rodriguez Adolf Grasso West Commerce Street Chio Hidalgo St Ahichester Tore Mawson Home Ice Company Seymour Denike Salinas Ave Hamilton Hotel Peter M. Floyd International Mercantile Co Stella May Alexander Bidg Bender Hotel John R. Puig Hidalgo Street Salinas Avenue John Ford Lopez Filling Station Santa Maria Ave Cleveland National Motor Co Commissioners Court of Webs County Fenix Anthony Beauty Parlor Ugarte Building Leutenant Fidel Cantu Saft's Will W. Gregg Notary Public Tines Coroua Christ Street Paramount Strand Theatre Swanson Stuart Holmes
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